Radio Dante Cambridge

Cambridge’s first trilingual radio programme in Italian, Spanish, and Englishembraces everything about the cultures of these three beautiful languages, including music, food, cinema, education, history, travel, interviews and a lot more.

Giulia Portuese-Williams

Radio Dante broadcasts every fortnight with half an hour in English and half an hour in Italian or Spanish. You can find our podcasts below and on Cambridge 105.

Cambridge’s first radio programme in Italian was launched on March 3rd 2012.

2018

Sports in Spain

August 2nd, 2018 SPA/ENG

Today’s program is about another side of Spanish culture: we talk about sports, specifically the most popular sports in Spain, the most important athletes and their achievements in the last few years. Enjoy!

Summer Festivals

July 12th, 2018 ITA/ENG

In this week’s show, we talk about cool Summer festivals in Italy and in the UK. It features an interview with Patrizia Passerini, author of the book “Andare per viti e vitigni“, and the presentation of the book “Coming to love Florence” by Sue Davies. Presented by Marcella Franzini, Gilda Notarbartolo, and Margherita Perco Podcast here

Spanish Books

July 10th, 2018 SPA/ENG

This week’s show is about books we recommend to learn Spanish, and that are good for both children and adults. Presented by Cristina Navarrete and Pablo Gomis Podcast here

Premio Elsa Morante – Italian Books

June 7th, 2018 ITA/ENG

This week’s show is about the Italian literary award Premio Elsa Morante and Italian books recommendations. The featured interviews of Paola Cortellesi, Paolo Calabresi, Catena Fiorello, Tjuna Notarbartolo and Dacia Maraini have been realised by Emma di Lorenzo from Radio Siani. Special Guest: Helen Taylor. Presented by Marcella Franzini, Gilda Notarbartolo, and Margherita Perco Podcast here

Alicante vs Malaga

May 24th, 2018 SPA/ENG

This week’s show is about the Spanish cities Alicante and Malaga, the hometowns of la Dante new Spanish team members, Pablo and Cristina. Presented by Pablo Gomis and Cristina Navarrete Podcast here

Ermanno Olmi

May 10th, 2018 ITA/ENG

This week’s show is about the Italian neorealist director Ermanno Olmi recently passed away at age 86. His 1978 film “The Tree of Wooden Clogs” won the Palme d’Or in Cannes. Presented by Gilda Notarbartolo and Margherita Perco Podcast here

Pasqua

March 15th, 2018 ITA/ENG

This week’s show is about Easter in both Italy and the UK, from the typical food to the different traditions. Presented by Marika Genovese, Gilda Notarbartolo, and Veronica Rosati. Podcast here

Princess Charlotte’s Lullaby

February 22nd, 2018 ITA/ENG

This week’s show is about the Italian Maestro Fabius Constable and the Celtic Harp Orchestra. In occasion of La Dante in Cambridge 10th anniversary, Radio Dante broadcasts the lullaby composed for the Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. There are some guests being interviewed: Maestro Fabius Constable, Director of the Celtic Harp Orchestra; Dott.ssa Giulia Portuese-Williams, founder and Director of the European Cultural Centre La Dante in Cambridge. Presented by Gilda Notarbartolo and Marika Genovese Podcast here

PLACE: Relinking, Relating, Relaying

February 8th, 2018 SPA/ENG

Jose and Marika talk about the artists and pieces of art for the exhibition PLACE: Relinking, Relating, Relaying. They also discuss the 10th anniversary of La Dante in Cambridge with Director and Founder Guilia Portuese-Williams. Special guests: the Italian and South American artists Barbara Stefani, Guillermo Giampietro and Radio Fragola Gorizia, Susi Gutierrez. And also Guilia Portuese-Williams. Presented by Jose Colomer and Marika Genovese Podcast here

La Dante’s 10th Anniversary

January 18th, 2018 ITA/ENG

In this episode we talk about art and the upcoming exhibition in Cambridge, PLACE: Relinking, Relating, Relaying. We also explain how to join La Dante in Cambridge’s 10th anniversary, on occasion of the opera concert “L’Elisir D’Amore” by Donizetti. Special guests: the Italian artists Carlo Andreasi, Adriana Torregrossa, and Elisa Vladilo. Presented by Gilda Notarbartolo, Jose Colomer, and Marika Genovese Podcast here

‘I am studying Italian at beginners level and have been listening to the show/podcast online. The show is a great resource to anyonestarting out in the Italian language and I find content both informative and enjoyable. Keep up the good work and keep the shows coming, I look forward to hearing more in the future. Saluti’

Chris LewisBelfast, N.Ireland

‘I was also able to tune in to the new radio station: Radio Dante Cambridge, and that was a wonderful experience – made me nostalgic for all things Italian. Yours is such a rich cultural experience at La Dante…I am looking forward to having more Italian cultural experiences here at La Dante in Cambridge.’

Uzo Ihonor

‘I listened to the programme and I have to say that it is really interesting and makes me desire to come to England. You have more ‘Italian activities’ there than here in Italy, my compliments to all the people that organize all these beautiful things for the Italian community. The radio programme is a mixture of utility, culture and relax with good music.’